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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.90, 22,258.38 and 9,752.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.90, 22,258.38 and 9,752.50 is: 13,461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.90 : 22,258.38 = 9,752.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.90/22,258.38 = 9,752.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.90x = 22,258.38 × 9,752.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.90x = 217,074,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,074,850.95/16,125.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.25

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